Sports
Law

Our lawyers have represented and advised various sportsmen, sporting bodies and organisations in relation to investments, agreements and dispute resolutions in the sports industry.

The firm is known for its awareness of various regulations impacting the sporting world and is also known for representing and protecting the interests of various sportsman and sportswomen. Stride Legal has represented professional sports leagues, teams, athletes, coaches, government entities, schools, franchises, media houses, production studios and celebrities both in India and internationally.

The firm’s expertise extends to sports, gaming, anti-doping, contracts, agency, constitutional, employment, trademark, athlete & celebrity management, production and content development and tax issues.

Endorsements representation and other player, team agreements

Stride Legal has advised several athletes in relation to drafting and finalising endorsement agreements, representation agreements etc. We have also worked with teams and leagues in finalising player agreements, sponsorship agreements, team owner agreements, request for proposals for ownership of teams etc.

Dispute Resolution

Stride Legal has represented various teams and athletes before various forums and tribunals including the AIFF Player Status Committee, the FIFA Player Status Committee, Arbitration Forums etc.

Advice on regulatory compliances

The implementation of the National Sports Governance Act 2025 has meant that Sporting bodies and federations need to undertake changes to their constitution, governance structures and operations to ensure compliance with the new regulations. Stride Legal has advised several National and state federations with respect to compliance with the National Sports Governance Act 2025.

Doping Regulations

We advise athletes on compliance with NADA and WADA Doping guidelines and aspects related to the same.

Indicative Experience

  • Advised North East United Football Club in relation to AIFF and FIFA guidelines on player transfers, player contracts and other aspects.
  • Advised and represented athletes like Ajinkya Rahane, Arata Izumi, Priyank Panchal etc.
  • Advised ISL football players and staff in relation to disputes before the AIFF and FIFA Player Status Committee.
  • Advised in the setting up of Maharashtra Basketball League and drafted team ownership contracts, player contracts and sponsorship agreements.
  • Advised the Doubles Dream of India programme and advised Pune Metropolitan District Tennis Association.
  • Advised Pune District Badminton Association on several issues including compliances with regulations, collaboration agreements etc.

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